Although dollars are a lubricant, the real issue is freedom or optionality.

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Troi Barnes '17 currently serves as the director of media relations at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the nation's premier legal organization. Also, she Is a part of the Rowan University Black Alumni Network.

A new episode of Beyond The Brown & Gold highlights her time at Rowan University and what the Glassboro means to her family - including why it has a special meaning to her parents. Also, Barnes describes her time and influences at Rowan University while earning a degree in public relations. 

Lastly, Barnes discussed how internships helped shape her career and how they led to her current career path that includes battling for democracy.

08/30/25 Troi Barnes '17 on Working in Public Relations & Rowan University Family Ties

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the lawsuit Washington D.C. files against President Trump and Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies.

09/06/25 The Rowan Report

On this episode, the Rowan Sports Department discusses the start of the season for Football, Men's and Women's Soccer, Field Hockey, Women's and Men's Cross Country, and Volleyball.

09/06/25 The Rowan Sports Review

What does the future of interventional spine and nerve care look like—and how are new innovations changing patient outcomes today? In this episode, Dr. Tim Deer, founder of the Spine and Nerve Center of the Virginias, shares how his team has pioneered groundbreaking treatments that are now used by physicians worldwide. He explains why outpatient procedures are reshaping the demand for anesthesiologists, how fellowship training is evolving, and why collaboration and mentorship are essential for elevating the entire field.

Specialty Collaboration At An All-Time High In Spinal Therapies w. Dr. Tim Deer

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and NJ's reaction to Kirk's murder.

09/13/25 The Rowan Report

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes novelist Pete Dexter who returns to the area to talk about his career as an author and newspaper columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News.

09/13/25 Welcome Back Pete Dexter

Host Sue Shilling speaks with Ed from the MRC Sports Unity Program about the programs they have for individuals with special needs.

09/13/25 MRC Sports Unity Program

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Gerasimos and Logan talked about their favorite TV shows as kids. Leo and Logan discussed upcoming movies they are looking forward to watching, and Kelly quizzed Jordan on the recent VMA winners. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com

09/12/25 The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

Long daily commutes from the Jersey Shore to New York City didn't stop Jon Lavengetto '14 on a path towards working in sports. Currently, his hard work and dedication landed him a position as the senior content manager for the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans. The newest episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold finds Lavengetto talking about his work in The Big Easy and his days at Rowan University in the Radio, Television, & Film department.

Plus, Lavengetto provides tips for providing good social media content and offers advice to students on how to succeed in the competitive sports/content creation field.

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